These are so easy to pack up. Not just for the pool or the beach, but for summer camps and sleepovers. I used to pack two towels per kid, because one towel would be wet and cold, so they would need another one to use after that. But, they absorb so much and dry quicker than a traditional towel that I don't have to do that anymore. Our bags and backpacks have so much more room. I even plan to take these when we vacation!